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Trump's foreign farm worker policy criticized by both unions and 'America First' groups

Trump's foreign farm worker policy criticized by both unions and 'America First' groups

Guest farm workers holding H-2A visas are more important than ever for agriculture, especially after President Trump’s immigration crackdown. But efforts to expand the program are opposed by groups across the political spectrum.

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Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis plans to assign community safety ambassadors to Uptown starting in November, as officials look to curb crime.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Workers lose $240 million during ICE surge, survey estimates

Workers lose $240 million during ICE surge, survey estimates

Workers in the Twin Cities lost an estimated $244 million in wages during the ICE surge while businesses lost $610 million in revenue.
by Matt Sepic

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Nitrate is quietly polluting rural drinking wells. How researchers are working to help

Nitrate is quietly polluting rural drinking wells. How researchers are working to help

Across the central U.S., nitrate from crop fertilizer and livestock facilities is seeping into water underground. Many family wells are no longer safe to drink from without pricey treatment.

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One year later: How tariffs are changing trade, travel, and ties between the U.S. and Canada

One year later: How tariffs are changing trade, travel, and ties between the U.S. and Canada

MPR News host Angela Davis and senior economics contributor Chris Farrell explore how the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada have affected both countries over the last year.
by Angela Davis, Chris Farrell and Cari Dwyer

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Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court eventually struck down is scheduled to launch on Monday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds online beginning at 8 a.m.
by The Associated Press

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This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website

This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website

Exactly two months after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, the U.S. government has set Monday as the day when some companies can begin requesting refunds.
by Alina Selyukh

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